Seabrook: Washington's famous beach town

By By VANESSA HO

on July 30, 2013 1:29 PM

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Is it possible to be famous for being laid-back? Seabrook, a newish beach town on Washington's rugged coast, has managed to do that, with thoughtful small-town design. The latest kudos come from Sunset magazine, which has hailed it as the magazine's first-ever "Idea Town." Click through the photos for a look. less

Is it possible to be famous for being laid-back? Seabrook, a newish beach town on Washington's rugged coast, has managed to do that, with thoughtful small-town design. The latest kudos come from Sunset ... more

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Established in 2004 and located north of Ocean Shores, Wash., Seabrook is a
beach community of about 230 homes. It embraces a "New Urbanism" design,
in which homes are clustered together to embrace neighborhood friendliness, walking and natural beauty. less

Established in 2004 and located north of Ocean Shores, Wash., Seabrook is a
beach community of about 230 homes. It embraces a "New Urbanism" design,
in which homes are clustered together to embrace ... more

Photo: Seabrook

Established in 2004 and located north of Ocean Shores, Wash.,... Photo-4979812.67277 - Beaumont Enterprise

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Houses are within a 5- to 10-minute walk to town, and bike and foot paths lead to the beach. There's little need for a car once you're here.

Houses are within a 5- to 10-minute walk to town, and bike and foot paths lead to the beach. There's little need for a car once you're here.

Photo: Brian Paquette Interiors

Houses are within a 5- to 10-minute walk to town, and bike and foot... Photo-4979934.67277 - Beaumont Enterprise

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The town sits on a bluff overlooking the ocean, incorporating the ocean and windswept trees into its natural beauty.

The town sits on a bluff overlooking the ocean, incorporating the ocean and windswept trees into its natural beauty.

Photo: Seabrook

The town sits on a bluff overlooking the ocean, incorporating the... Photo-4979811.67277 - Beaumont Enterprise

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Every year, Sunset chooses a town to build its "Idea Houses" - homes that showcase innovative architecture and design. This year, the magazine chose Seabrook to build two Idea Houses. It also named Seabrook as the magazine's first-ever "Idea Town," a feature that honors urban design. less

Every year, Sunset chooses a town to build its "Idea Houses" - homes that showcase innovative architecture and design. This year, the magazine chose Seabrook to build two Idea Houses. It also named Seabrook as ... more

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Sunset will feature Seabrook in its October 2013 issue. Peggy Northrop, the magazine's editor-in-chief, called Seabrook "a truly magical place that captures the spirit of a charming seaside town."

“Life is simple at Seabrook, but the design ideas that allow it to achieve its pedestrian-friendly, community-building goals are not," she said. "This is a small town with big ideas, and we are thrilled to declare it our first 'Idea Town' and invite everyone to come see what we’re so excited about.” less

Sunset will feature Seabrook in its October 2013 issue. Peggy Northrop, the magazine's editor-in-chief, called Seabrook "a truly magical place that captures the spirit of a charming seaside town."

This living room is part of the larger of Sunset's two Idea Houses. The house is 2,544 square feet, with three bedrooms, three levels and 3.5 bathrooms. The interior design of both houses was done by Brian Paquette Interiors in Seattle. less

This living room is part of the larger of Sunset's two Idea Houses. The house is 2,544 square feet, with three bedrooms, three levels and 3.5 bathrooms. The interior design of both houses was done by Brian ... more

Photo: Brian Paquette Interiors

This living room is part of the larger of Sunset's two Idea... Photo-4980011.67277 - Beaumont Enterprise